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Eager to explore the dramatic canyons, mesas, and isolated mountain ranges of the Colorado Plateau? Discover ancient sand dunes, a vanished sea, and colorful sedimentary layers, places where dinosaurs once roamed? Hike a slot canyon through layers of volcanic tuff to an overlook of unique rock formations? Naturalist and photographer Ralph Hopkins leads you through the region to reveal its geologic history and expose its most spectacular scenery.

Areas coveredÂ are Arizona's Plateau hikes including the Grand Canyon. Utah's Plateau Hikes including all of Utah's National Parks. Colorado and New Mexico Plateau Hikes.Â Â Other Moab area hikes include Fisher Towers, Goblin Valley, and the San Rafael Swell.

Author Ralph Hopkins has a master's degree in geology and works as an expedition leader, naturalist, and photographer.